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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,456.80, 1,424,199.60 and 309,757.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,456.80, 1,424,199.60 and 309,757.68 is: 464,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,456.80 : 1,424,199.60 = 309,757.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,456.80/1,424,199.60 = 309,757.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,456.80x = 1,424,199.60 × 309,757.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,456.80x = 441,156,763,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,156,763,952.93/949,456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,641.22

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